4-Methylbenzyl alcohol
Chemical Intermediates 2025-03-02
Names and Identifiers
| Name | 4-Methylbenzyl alcohol |
| Synonyms | p-Tolymethanol p-tolylcarbinol p-Toluyl alcohol p-Tolyl-methanol p-toluyl alcohol Methylbenzylalcohol p-Methylbenzylalkohol p-methyl-benzylalcoho 4-Metylbenzyl Alcohol p-Methylbenzyl alcohol 4-Methylbenzyl alcohol 4-methyl benzenemethanol 4-(hydroxymethyl)toluene Benzenemethanol, 4-methyl- |
| CAS | 589-18-4 |
| EINECS | 209-639-1 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C8H10O/c1-7-2-4-8(6-9)5-3-7/h2-5,9H,6H2,1H3 |
Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C8H10O |
| Molar Mass | 122.16 |
| Density | 0,98 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 59-61°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 217°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 116-118°C/20mm |
| JECFA Number | 2065 |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in methanol, ether and ethanol. Slightly soluble in water. |
| Vapor Presure | 1.6Pa at 25℃ |
| Appearance | Crystallization |
| Color | White |
| BRN | 1856550 |
| pKa | 14.49±0.10(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | 1.5265 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00004664 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless needle-like crystals. Melting Point 61-62 °c (57-58 °c), boiling point 217 °c. Soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, water-soluble. |
| Use | For synthetic dyes, medicine, etc |
Risk and Safety
| Hazard Symbols | Xi – Irritant |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 – Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 – In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S37/39 – Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | DO9370000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29062990 |
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